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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.92, 584.95 and 194.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.92, 584.95 and 194.93 is: 292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.92 : 584.95 = 194.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.92/584.95 = 194.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.92x = 584.95 × 194.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.92x = 114,024.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,024.30/389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.43

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